Staff Systems Engineer, Identity

About the Team

IT Systems Engineering at CoreWeave is responsible for building and operating the foundational systems that power identity access and enterprise security across the organization. The team partners closely with Security PeopleOps and Infrastructure to ensure identity is a first-class control plane that scales with the business.

About the Role

As a Staff Systems Engineer Identity you will serve as the primary technical owner of CoreWeaves enterprise identity ecosystem with a focus on Okta and Opal. You will design build and operate identity lifecycle systems that are secure automated and scalable.

This is a highly visible high-impact role where identity sits at the center of security. You will define how access is granted changed and removed across the organization enabling business velocity while enforcing least privilege and strong governance.

What Youll Do

• Design and scale enterprise identity architecture that minimizes access sprawl and enforces least privilege
• Own and improve Joiner Mover and Leaver (JML) lifecycle processes across all critical systems
• Build and operate identity governance and administration (IGA) capabilities including:
• Birthright access models
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Approval workflows and policy enforcement
• Access reviews and certification processes
• Administer and enhance Okta capabilities (SSO MFA adaptive policies lifecycle management SCIM integrations)
• Build and scale access request workflows in Opal and integrated systems
• Integrate new applications into the identity ecosystem (SAML OIDC SCIM role mapping)
• Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code to improve reliability and reduce manual effort
• Partner with Security to strengthen identity as a core control plane (Zero Trust authentication authorization)
• Align identity systems with PeopleOps and organizational changes
• Monitor and improve identity system health observability and performance
• Troubleshoot complex authentication provisioning and authorization issues
• Maintain documentation runbooks and architectural standards
• Serve as an escalation point for identity-related incidents
• Drive continuous improvement in identity architecture governance and user experience

Who You Are

• 710 years of experience in IT systems engineering identity engineering or systems architecture
• Deep hands-on experience with Okta in a complex enterprise environment
• Strong expertise in identity and access concepts (SSO MFA SAML OAuth OIDC SCIM RBAC Zero Trust)
• Proven experience designing lifecycle automation (JML) and access governance frameworks
• Experience with IGA or access request platforms such as Opal
• Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform APIs Python/PowerShell/Golang)
• Ability to integrate enterprise applications into centralized identity platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills across identity federation and provisioning systems
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience supporting compliance frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001 SOX GDPR)
• Familiarity with Active Directory Entra ID HRIS systems and SaaS ecosystems
• Experience building identity observability and reporting
• Relevant certifications (Okta cloud or security)

Why CoreWeave

At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

Why This Role Matters

Identity is one of the most critical control planes in a modern this role you will define how secure access is managed across CoreWeave ensuring identity remains a foundational pillar of security compliance and scale.

The base salary range for this role is $188000 to $275000 The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge skills experience and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range weve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications experience interview performance and location.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact: .

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may for legitimate business reasons decline to pursue any export licensing process.